Roles and Responsibilities

POSITION: KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - OEM TRAINING ACADEMY LOCATION: CENTURION, GAUTENG SALARY: Senior / Executive Grade with medical aid and provident fund Start date: June 2026 KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Key account management of a major training operation for a leading car manufacturer and respective brand- family. 2. Single point of contact for OEM Management and Movery Management 3. Lead a team of 50+ full-time staff in various departments. 4. Commercial- and operational responsibility to meet performance KPIs and contractual service-level targets set by our client 5. Innovate, design, and pitch new and improved service-offerings, based on market-needs 6. Continuous improvement of all procedures and processes, as well as re-design of Training Academy financial operating model for all stakeholders (=OEM, Brands, Dealer Network of 160+ dealers) REQUIREMENTS: 1. Min. 8-10 years’ experience in the South African Automotive Training Industry (at either OEM, dealer-, component-retail or related level). 2. Bachelor or Masters Degree in Economics / Management / Accounting / Financial Management 3. Available for regular travel (domestic and international) 4. Experience in co-operating with the various Industry- and Government training bodies in South Africa 5. Proven experience with data-management & dashboard reporting (MS Excel, MS Power BI, etc.) 6. 5+ years experience in managing large commercial projects (budgeting & financial performance management) Key Skills & Attributes 1. Proven ability to manage and lead medium-sized operations (±50 FTE), with experience overseeing multiple direct reports 2. Strong resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, client-driven environment with demanding service expectations 3. Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, including the ability to realign operations in response to evolving client or business needs 4.Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, including the ability to leverage technology, data, and analytics to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency 5. Client-centric approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted